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Northrop Grumman's Laser-Based Common Infrared Countermeasures System Performs Well in Rigorous U.S. Army Testing

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system recently completed another round of U.S. Army testing by demonstrating its capabilities on a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter.

30 Aug 2014

Silvaco Optics to Sell Acton Optics & Coatings’ Finished Products in California

Acton Optics & Coatings is pleased to announce that it has expanded its sales network on the West Coast by entering into an agreement with Silvaco Optics to sell their finished optics and optical coating products in California.

From Teledyne Princeton Instruments 30 Aug 2014

New Laser for Methane Gas Sensing from Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet data center, and fiber-to-the-home markets, today announced the availability of a revolutionary new laser for methane gas (CH4) sensing applications.

From Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 28 Aug 2014

Touch Taiwan 2014: AUO to Showcase Full Array of UHD 4K Curved LCD TV Displays

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") today announced its participation to Touch Taiwan 2014 (International Touch Panel and Optical Film Exhibition 2014) from August 27 to 29. With "Experience the Ultimate with Curved Ultra High Definition" being the theme, AUO will showcase its full array of UHD 4K (3840x2160) curved LCD TV displays.

28 Aug 2014

New 3,000W Portable Quadpod Mounted Work Area Flood Light from Larson Electronics

Larson Electronics has added to its extensive range of industrial grade lighting equipment with the release of a 3,000 watt quadpod mounted work light. Built to provide a high power lighting solution that requires minimal setup time or effort, the WAL-QP-4X750-25 provides operators with an ideal lighting solution that features a quadpod with solid wheels for portability and four 750 watt quartz lamps.

28 Aug 2014

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Helps Detect Gutter Oil

The illegal use of waste cooking oil in parts of the nationwide food system is threatening the public's health in China.

28 Aug 2014

Global LED Display Market Forecast to Decline at 1.40% CAGR Over the Period 2013-2018

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global LED Display Market 2014-2018

28 Aug 2014

CyberOptics to Debut Its Conformal Coating Inspection Solution at SMTA International

CyberOptics Corporation announces that it will launch its CX150i™ Conformal Coating Inspection system.

From CyberOptics Corporation 27 Aug 2014

MELA Sciences, Columbia University Partner to Explore Potential Next Generation MelaFind System

MELA Sciences, Inc., developer of the MelaFind® system, a non-invasive optical diagnostic tool that assists dermatologists in the diagnosis of melanoma at its most curable and cost-effective stage and that has received both FDA Pre-Market Approval (PMA) for the U.S. and CE Marking certification for the European Union, today announced it has executed a research agreement with Columbia University in which MELA and Columbia will collaborate to explore potential next generation capabilities and features of the MelaFind system and other enhancements to the system's range and ease of use.

27 Aug 2014

SemiLEDs Announces Availability of New ReadyMount EC LED Series

SemiLEDs Corporation, a global provider of vertical LED technology solutions, today announced sampling and mass production availability of its newest line of white chip scale packages, the ReadyMount™ Enhanced CSP, or EC series.

27 Aug 2014

Toshiba Plans to Provide Discrete Semiconductor Devices in Key Markets

Toshiba aims for stable business expansion by providing discrete devices in growth markets.

From Toshiba America, Inc. 27 Aug 2014

Cree, Lextar Electronics to Sign Supply Agreement for Sapphire-based LED Chips

Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, and Lextar Electronics Corporation, today announced that the companies have entered into an agreement whereby Cree will make an investment in Lextar and the companies will enter into a supply agreement for sapphire-based LED chips.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 27 Aug 2014

Larson Electronics Introduces New Explosion Proof LED Stack Light for Use in Hazardous Environments

The EPL-TL-5X10W-C-2XPA Class 1 Division 1 and Class 2 Division 1 LED stack light from Larson Electronics is approved for use in hazardous environments where explosive and flammable gases, vapors, and dusts exist, as well as wet locations and marine environments. This LED stack light with double audible horns offers 50 watts of light in red, yellow, blue, amber, and green.

27 Aug 2014

Synopsys Announces Winners of 2014 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition

Synopsys, Inc., a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced that four students, Xinda Hu of the University of Arizona, and Anthony Vella, Aaron Bauer, and Nicolas Brown, all of the University of Rochester, are the winners of the 2014 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition.

26 Aug 2014

Spectra 1000 Series UV Light Decontamination System Effective in Killing Major Healthcare-Acquired Pathogens

Spectra254, a developer of high-power, easy-to-use, affordable UVC light decontamination systems, has released a recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine that reports that Spectra254’s Spectra 1000 Series of UV light decontamination system is highly effective in killing three major healthcare-acquired pathogens recently named by the Center for Disease Control as urgent or serious public health threats.

26 Aug 2014